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On Thursday 2nd August we held our own Marketing Derby Bondholder event where business professionals from all around Derbyshire came together to network and talk about all things business, as well as learn about us of course! On the day we had over 80 people attend the event which was way more than we initially expected, so it was great …

After another successful trading year we have topped last year’s two nominations, in the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2017, with being nominated as finalists in the Small Business of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year and our very own Amanda Strong is a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. We are delighted we have managed to …

Over the past few years, online marketing has taken the world by storm, so much so, we have constantly heard the phrase “print is dead”! A lot of focus was given to channels such as social media and email marketing, which was certainly advantageous, instant and available 24/7. But, now, in 2018, and the GDPR regulations that are in place, businesses are going to …

On Wednesday the 13th June we attended the Derby Telegraph Business Awards, where we were joined by some of the finest business men and women across Derbyshire, to find out who had won each category of these prestigious awards. We had been selected as a finalist alongside Gravity Digital and Justin Smith Architects in the Creative Industries Business of the Year …

Everyone is talking about GDPR Compliance at the moment and we want to make sure that you stay with us when the legislation is enforced on 25th May 2018. What is GDPR and why do I need to Opt-in? GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the new legislation that is being enforced on 25th May 2018. This means that any business that treats …

Mercia Image Print, Derby’s most successful (and longest established) Commercial Printers, finished off 2017 with a record breaking month of sales. Sales in December were over 33% up on December 2016 representing the best ever December since the company began trading, back in 1989. Amanda Strong, Owner/MD, was thrilled at the result. “2017 was looking good anyway, but having a …

What a fantastic year 2017 has been! We have had an amazing year and met some great people and businesses along the way. Firstly, we would like to thank our clients for all the work they have given us over 2017. You can see all the great things our clients have to say about us on our Testimonials Page. After …

Mercia Image, Derby’s longest established and most successful commercial printing company, based in Little Eaton, have taken on another apprentice full time as part of their commitment to bringing youth into the print industry. Kieran Bass, who joined the Mercia Production team in November 2015, has been offered a full time position as Print Finishing Assistant, after successfully completing his Performing Manufacturing …

On Sunday the 10th of September 2017 Paul Ross, Jane Harrison and Tom Lacey from Mercia Image Ltd. are entering the Derby Triathlon as a relay team – “Team Mercia”! We are raising money for an amazing charity – Treetops Hospice Care. The work they do on a day-to-day basis is truly admirable, which is why we love to support them …

Mercia Image Print are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist for two prestigious awards in the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2017! Earlier on in the year we decided to enter two categories in the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards. We filled out the entry forms they provided for both Manufacturer of the Year and Apprentice …